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About the Role
As the Estimator, you will assist in the preparation and review of various estimate types, including lump sum, unit rate, and cost plus estimates, as well as conceptual cost estimates for water and wastewater treatment facilities, pump stations, pipeline conveyance, heavy civil and structural projects, dams and hydro facilities, tunnel construction, and waterway and marine construction.
Responsibilities
- Review project design scopes and develop quantities from documentation and 3D models.
- Assess missing scope items for a complete estimate package.
- Perform quantity takeoffs and takeoff calculations for labor, material, and equipment cost categories.
- Prepare complete and accurate detailed cost estimates for assigned scopes of work.
- Align cost estimates with assigned work breakdown structures.
- Coordinate with estimating and design teams for scope alignment.
- Assess labor productivities, construction equipment, and support equipment required for the scope of work.
- Assist with comparison reports to evaluate cost and scope increases between design stages.
- Support the preparation of Basis of Estimate documentation with the Lead Estimator.
- Support the updating and maintenance of historical cost data, quotes, and benchmarking of costs by construction type.
- Support the preparation of indirect costs, contingency, escalation, and reviews of the cost estimate.
- Review designs and specifications for cost effectiveness and suggest alternatives.
Requirements
- 5 to 10 years of relevant experience is required.
- All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include a criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search.
Skills
- Complex estimating principles/procedures
- Cost principles/procedures
- Mathematical skills
- Project design scopes
- Consulting skills
- Analytical skills
- Interpret and understand specifications and contracts
- Microsoft Excel
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Presentation skills
- InEight
- Aspen Capital Cost Estimator
Location
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Hybrid
Experience Level
- 5 to 10 years
Education Level
- BS or MS graduate in Construction Management or related field is preferred, but not required
Salary/Compensations
- $107,404 - $190,450
- $107,404 - $161,150
- $102,522- $153,825
- $97,640 - $146,500
- $97,640.00 - $190,450.00
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- 401k match
- Benefits that start day one
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Robust wellness program
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid vacation
- Paid holiday time
- Sick time
- Dependent sick time
- Adoption reimbursement
- Vendor discounts
- Employment referral program
- AD&D insurance
- Pre-taxed accounts
- Voluntary legal plan
- B&V Credit Union
- Performance-based bonus program
- Stock ownership
About the Company
- Black & Veatch is a 100% employee-owned company.
- We empower our people to grow, explore new possibilities, and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges.
- With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting, and construction, we are building a world of difference.
- Safety is non-negotiable and embedded into every role, site, and decision.
- We have a strong backlog across power, water, grid, and industrial markets.
- We are committed to being an employer of choice by creating a valuable work experience that keeps our people engaged, productive, safe, and healthy.
- By valuing diverse voices and perspectives, we cultivate an authentically inclusive environment for professionals and are able to provide innovative and effective solutions for clients.
Equal Opportunity
- Black & Veatch complies with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws and regulations.
- Black & Veatch does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender Identity and expression, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status or other status protected by law.